As the 18 Aug 2026 session wrapped up, Firewood was quoted at ₹445 per quintal in Basti APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Firewood yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Basti APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹445
- Lowest Price Today₹445
- Average (Modal) Price₹445
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Aug 2026
- CommodityFirewood (Firewood)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Firewood rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Firewood about 4.5% above the period average, and just 19.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Firewood rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Hapur APMC Leader | ₹675 |
| 2 Baheri APMC | ₹615 |
| 3 Dibiapur APMC | ₹610 |
| 4 Mohammdi APMC | ₹556 |
| 5 Nanuta APMC | ₹555 |
| 6 Rupaidiha APMC | ₹533 |
| 7 Naanpara APMC | ₹533 |
| 8 Unnao APMC | ₹523 |
| 9 Ayodhya APMC | ₹514 |
| 10 Bishalpur APMC | ₹500 |
| 11 Maigalganj APMC | ₹500 |
| 12 Gurusarai APMC | ₹500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Firewood.
That ₹175 (35.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Firewood fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Firewood prices at Basti APMC ranged between ₹350 and ₹555, with the average around ₹426. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug | ₹555 | ₹555 | ₹555 |
| 18 Aug | ₹445 | ₹445 | ₹445 |
| 17 Aug | ₹555 | ₹555 | ₹555 |
| 15 Aug | ₹445 | ₹445 | ₹445 |
| 14 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 13 Aug | ₹555 | ₹445 | ₹487 |
| 12 Aug | ₹405 | ₹405 | ₹405 |
| 07 Aug | ₹350 | ₹350 | ₹350 |
| 06 Aug | ₹445 | ₹445 | ₹445 |
| 03 Aug | ₹555 | ₹350 | ₹428 |
| 01 Aug | ₹545 | ₹350 | ₹505 |
| 31 Jul | ₹555 | ₹445 | ₹500 |
| 28 Jul | ₹480 | ₹480 | ₹480 |
| 27 Jul | ₹435 | ₹435 | ₹435 |
| 25 Jul | ₹435 | ₹435 | ₹435 |
| 23 Jul | ₹435 | ₹435 | ₹435 |
| 21 Jul | ₹430 | ₹350 | ₹375 |
| 20 Jul | ₹430 | ₹350 | ₹392 |
| 18 Jul | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹500 |
| 16 Jul | ₹430 | ₹430 | ₹430 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
The day's best Firewood rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Firewood was priced at this level in Basti APMC on 18 Aug 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.